HMRC Graduate Tax Specialist Programme 2016

Well I just went on the facebook page and someone has asked specifically if the info screenshotted earlier is still accurate. So hopefully things will be clearer soon.

Ah they love a politicians answer on that fb page don't they?

#hailgwynne

Around how many graduates do they employ each year for accounting/finance/tax schemes?

I'm a undergrad in accounting and finance at uni of Middlesex. Any tips before applying and If it's a good scheme to apply for?

I hear this scheme is extremelyyyyyyyy competitive. Does the uni matter if you study accounting and finance/management

@Cmitten I think I read on last year's thread that the only times you can take full weeks leave is during two weeks over Xmas, two weeks over Easter and August. The rest of the time you cannot take any leave that means you will miss a tutorial.

I emailed Gwynne on Wednesday and have had no response so far!

@taxbod For an ultra keen bean, is there any reading material you would recommend before starting the course?

No is the short answer.

Your first exam will be bookkeeping though, so if you're that desperate you could make yourself familiar with the double entry system. (I've heard double entry that many times I don't even laugh anymore)

Is there any chance of exemptions from earlier modules for chartered accountants or similar qualifications?

Yes but you'll need to speak to Tax Academy when you start. Then they'll look at what you've done and give you any necessary exemptions.

For those of us who weren't successful, when do you think we will hear about HO positions?

It's not a guarantee you'll all be offered a position. It depends on business need and what staffing resource they have.

I work with people who were offered something last summer and others who only started in January.

Ahhh okay, I see. I guess I shouldn't hold my breath then.

Oh sorry I don't want to burst your bubble.

There's a high chance you'll be offered an EO/HO job, you might even get a TSP offer. I just meant it's not guaranteed.

Recruitment is huge here at the minute so if you don't get offered anything now just keep applying, most people I work with didn't get their job first time around.